Misterton Marshes

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Misterton Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Leicestershire
Grid reference SP 556 851 [1]
InterestBiological
Area6.8 hectares [1]
Notification 1986 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Misterton Marshes is a 6.8-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire. [1] [2]

This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

52°27′40″N1°10′52″W / 52.461°N 1.181°W / 52.461; -1.181